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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes
May 14, 1970
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met on Thursday, May 14, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the Courtroom of City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott, Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Spurlock, Falls, and Jarrett.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Scott.
April 9, 1970 minutes were read and approved.
Items for business were as follows:
Item #1. Farmers Union, Bridger, Cole, and Haynes request for rezoning from R-1, R-2, to C-4. After explanation by Mr. Walker and some discussion by members, Mr. Lane made motion to approve the rezoning and Mr. Griffin seconded the motion. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Voting NAY was: None. Motion carried.
Item #2. J.W. Cowles requests for rezoning R-1 to C-3 and R-1 to R-2. After some explanation by Mr. Cowles and discussion by members, Mr. Lane made motion to table until June 11th meeting in order to have time to consult with Harland, Bartholomew, and Associates as to their recommendation for this area. Seconded by Mr. Melton. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Voting Nay was none. Motion carried.
Item #3. Stinett Addition to County: Final plat. After some discussion Mr. Lane made motion to approve, seconded by Mr. King. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King and Griffin. Voting NAY was none. Motion carried.
Item #4. Salvation Army requests to replat the north 100’ of lots 5 and 6 of Block 6, Matthew’s Addition. Requested at 70’ and 30’ lot. Mr. Ralph Hare represented the Army, explained reasons for the request. After much discussion a motion was made by Mr. Kenward to approve the replat but size of lot (30’) to be referred to Board of Zoning Adjustment for approval. Seconded by Mr. King. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Voting NAY was none. Motion carried.
Item #5. Watkins replat of a part of Block 7 of R. L. Hay’s 2nd Addition. After some discussion as to location and use, Mr. King made motion to approve and seconded by Mr. Lane. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Voting NAY was: None. Motion carried.
Item #6. Marlo Acres 4th Addition: Mr. Lane made motion to approve. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Motion carried.
Item #7. Sirois 2nd Addition. Some discussion as to location of property and entrance to addition. Motion by Mr. Lane to approve as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Melton. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Voting NAY was: None. Motion carried.
Item #8. Amendment of right of way plat at Race and McClelland (Arkansas Service Center-Brown’s Lane). Much discussion as to width of right of way, ownership and use of land. Motion was made by Mr. Lane to approve as submitted and seconded by Mr. Griffin. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, and Griffin. Voting NAY was: None. Motion carried.
Item #9. Replat of west one half of Lots 19 through 26 of Northwestern Addition. Mr. Guy Pardew, Jr. presented this item, explaining it was for Rehap. Inc. and was necessary to place houses on single lots. As they are now, some houses are setting on lot lines. Much discussion among members as to reason, size of lots, and set back. Recommended that the 30’ right of way be changed to 41’ to meting requirements of ordinances. Motion by Mr. Lane that plat be approved with above right of way change and approval of Board of Zoning Adjustment and seconded by Mr. Griffin. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Voting NAY was none. Motion carried.
Item #10. Replat of Lot 36 of Dacus Acres. Mr. Pardew, Jr. explained that two lots, 36A and 36B were made from original lot. Motion by Mr. Kenward to approve and seconded by Mr. Lane. Voting YEA was: Kenward, Lane, Melton, King, and Griffin. Voting NAY was none.
Motion was carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.